12 NJ Bars, Restaurants Allegedly Broke COVID-19 Rules: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

12 NJ Bars, Restaurants Allegedly Broke COVID-19 Rules

Twelve bars and restaurants in New Jersey accused of violating coronavirus restrictions may be in trouble.>>>Read more.

NJ Indoor Winter Sports Can Resume Soon Amid Pandemic

Occupancy restrictions and a ban on out-of-state competition remain in place for both youth and high school sports.

Humble, Committed Father & Husband Dies Of COVID At 47

"Only the lucky ones really got to see how soft his soul was," Rebecca Reilly said, as she paid tribute to her husband., who died Dec. 9th.

NJ Server Surprised With Holiday Tip

The employee served a couple at Sorriso Kitchen. Customer generosity has helped the business and workers get through the pandemic.

Joe Clark, Bat-Wielding NJ Principal, Inspired 'Lean On Me,' Dies

The former bat-wielding principal who was the inspiration for the film "Lean on Me" has died, officials said.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Lakewood Man Catches Attacker After He's Stabbed: Police
• Hoboken Woman, 34: 'I Was Scared I Wouldn't Wake Up' Due To Virus
• In 'Black Irish Blues', NYC Author Makes A Return To Glen Rock

Across America

• 'Dire Shape:' Health Leaders Concerned About Post-Christmas Surge
• Toddler, Dog Abandoned In Ohio Cemetery Just Before Christmas
• 1st U.S. Case Of Coronavirus Variant Reported In CO: What To Know

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.